My most amazing, fantastic day began with a trip to the Butterfly Garden currently on exhibit at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. I took my boys along. Sean (14), my oldest, regaled us with appropriate science facts as ifContinue reading

One of my favorite day trips from Atlanta, Chattanooga exceeds my expectations every time. A truly great escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city, the first thing to go is the traffic.Continue reading

Home sweet home in Helen, Georgia for the next 3 nights! These barrel cabins at Unicoi are fantastic! #gastateparks #exploregeorgia #visithelenga A photo posted by Candy Cook (@happytrailtales) on May 25, 2016 at 1:13pm PDTContinue reading

Celebrate Kids to Parks Day this Saturday with Georgia State Parks. Kids to Parks Day is an annual, nation-wide day of outdoor activities that encourage families to discover and explore their local parks. Many Georgia State Parks have organizedContinue reading

About Me (or Hurricane Candy)

Candy Cook is a devoted homeschooling mom & life-long learner packing a camera, an internet connection, & 855 open browser tabs.
An engine of fascination, she can generate projects on a staggering scale, unleashing indiscriminate
passion. As a disciple of chaos, she draws inspiration from the natural world releasing it through
written word and award-winning photography. Read more..